theDove Events: Coming Up

The Medford Meals on Wheels program, Food and Friends, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to home-bound seniors. Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of seniors in the area. Meals are served Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Mileage reimbursement is available.

The Medford Teen Library, 205 S. Central Ave., is accepting donations from the public for the back-to-school needs of the Maslow Project from July 1 through August 15. The Maslow Project is a center serving homeless youth in Jackson County. Needed supplies are: School Supplies, Backpacks/Daypacks, Hygiene Supplies, New Socks, Non-perishable Snack Foods, First Aid Supplies.

The Pregnancy Care Center, 714 SE 8th St. in Grants Pass, is in URGENT need of new and gently used baby boy clothes. Boy summer items for newborn to 9 months would be greatly appreciated for the Pathways New Parents Program. Onesies, shorts, tank tops, pajamas, summer hats, etc. can be dropped off at their office Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more information, call 541-479-6264.

Food & Friends, the local Meals on Wheels program, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to home-bound seniors in Jackson County. Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of seniors in the area. Meals are served Monday through Friday, between 10:00 am and noon. For more information please call Linnea at 541-734-9505 ext. 4.

Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass is launching the "I Heart Pregnancy Care Center" contest, giving former clients a way to show some love to the center, share their story and enter to win at $50 gift card. Anyone who's been served in the last 27 years can enter. Stories may be used for marketing purposes to encourage our supporters who enable the center to provide free services.

All men of the Rogue Valley are invited to the monthly ​Valley-Wide Christian Men's Breakfast​. They meet the first Saturday of every month, 7:00 a.m. at Hometown Buffet. August 1 Jerry Miranda, Pastor of Prayer at the First Church of the Nazarene, will bring his insights on the value of 'Fervent Prayer'.

The Nashville Tribute Band will be in concert on Saturday, August 1, at the Rogue Community College Outdoor Amphitheater. Doors open at 6:00 pm. This is a FREE concert to benefit the Grants Pass Food Bank, however, generous monetary and canned food donations will be accepted. Bring blankets/lawn chairs and your own picnic meal.

Enjoy summer films every Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Rogue River Branch Library, 412 E. Main St. Popcorn will be served and admission is free. For more information contact the Rogue River Branch Library at 541-864-8850 or visit www.jcls.org. Library is closed on July 4.

Join the Lego fun on the first Saturday of each month, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Hwy. 238. This event is for children ages four and up. For more information, call the library at 541-899-7438 or visit jcls.org.

Do you want to get into history, really get into history? Join in the fun as community members portray folk heroes on Saturday, August 1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Hwy. 238. Community members will be presenting songs, live dioramas, and skits about famous and infamous folk heroes throughout history. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ruch Library.

First Sunday Lego's Class meets at the Ashland Branch Library Children's Department, the first Sunday of the month., 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Each month volunteer Helga Motley will teach children a different Lego building skill. Ages 5 years and up are invited to attend. For more information, call the Ashland Children's Department at 541-774-6995.

CASA of Jackson County advocates for abused or neglected children to give them a voice. They have 350 children waiting for a volunteer. For more information and to volunteer visit www.jacksoncountycasa.org or call 541-734-2272.

A book discussion group meets on the first Monday of each month from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at the Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St. For information about the upcoming book topics call the Central Point Library at 541-664-3228 or visit www.jcls.org.

Classic films starring Paul Newman will be shown on Mondays from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles St. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 541-855-1994 or visit www.jcls.org.

Enjoy classic family movies and television shows on Mondays from 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm in the Community Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st St. All showings are free and snacks are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Phoenix Branch Library. For more information and film titles, contact the library at 541-535-7090 or visit www.jcls.org.

Teens are invited to enjoy Super Hero Movie Mondays beginning August 3rd, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Teen Library of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. These movies are sponsored by the Friends of the Medford Library. For more information, contact the library at 541-774-8685 or visit www.jcls.org.

Looking for a great job? Need a resume or better job interview skills? Want a new challenge and professional growth opportunity? Author and career counselor Linda Rolie will lead a Job Hunters Seminar on Monday, August 3, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave.

Simplified Tai Chi for all ages will be offered every Tuesday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Medford Library Large Meeting Room, 205 S. Central Ave. This special eight-step Tai Chi form has been researched and designed specifically for better balance and ease of movement. The sessions will be led by a certified instructor and operated on a walk-in basis.

The Medford Branch Library Children's Department is having Origami Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month, 5:45 pm. This free hands on demonstration will take place in the Storytime Room in the Children's Department of the Medford Library, 205 S. Central. For more information, call the Medford Children's Department at 541-774-8678 or visit www.jcls.org.

The Speech Center Plus, 1700 E. Barnett Rd. has started a Stuttering Support Group for adults and children that meets on the first Tuesday of every month. At these meetings you will meet other people who stutter, share your experiences, challenges, and successes, practice speaking skills, etc.

The 'PC' Family Tree Maker Group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Everyone is encouraged to bring problems or concerns, and as a group the issue will be addressed and hopefully resolved. This class is free and is held at the Jackson County Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy. in Medford. Please call 541-512-2340 to register.

What are you reading? Looking for suggestions? Jump into the conversation with "Books@Noon". They meet the first Tuesday of every month, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Come and meet with others of the local reading community as they share what they are reading, and discover your next favorite book to read.

Enjoy a monthly workshop for teen to adult scrapbooking enthusiasts on the first Wednesday of each month, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles St. Bring your mementos and learn how to "smash" your special treasures into scrapbooks, share good company and share talents. Contact the library at 541-855-1994 for a supply list. Class runs from January through May.

Enjoy the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries television show based on the cases of the famous teen detective brothers and girl amateur sleuth on Wednesdays, June 10 through August 12, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles St. This is part of the Jackson County Library Services Summer Reading Program.

A celebration of Audrey Hepburn's early film career will be held every Wednesday in August, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at the Talent Branch Library, 101 Home St. Each film starts with a brief introduction about the star and the film's production. Film showings and refreshments are sponsored by the Talent Library Club. For more information, call the library at 541-535-4163 or visit www.jcls.org.

Oregon Virtual Academy presents "Cloud Fun" on Thursday, August 6, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Central Point Branch Library,116 S. Third St. Come and listen to 'It Looked like Spilt Milk', and create your own images to interpret as art.

Oregon Virtual Academy presents "Cloud Fun" on Thursday, August 6, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Central Point Branch Library,116 S. Third St. Come and listen to 'It Looked like Spilt Milk', and create your own images to interpret as art.

Come learn about bats and their important role in the ecosystem with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us on Thursday, August 6, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Hwy. 238. This program for ages three and up features a preserved bat specimen as well as a bat skeleton. Visitors receive instructions on building a bat house, bat ID sheets, and bat coloring pages.

The Applegate Community Knitting Group meets on the first Friday of each month, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Applegate Branch Library, 18485 North Applegate Rd. Bring your projects, be inspired, share knitting patterns, skills, knowledge and creativity. The first meeting is Friday, March 1. This is a free program hosted by Friends of Applegate Library.

Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., is offering 'Friday Night at the Movies' on the first Friday of the month, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, beginning February 7. Popcorn will be served and kids are welcome to come in their pajamas! For more information call the Eagle Point Branch Library at 541-826-3313 or visit www.jcls.org.

The Medford Branch Library Children's Department is offering Second Saturday Legos building beginning February 8, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Each month, volunteer Helga Motley, will teach children a different Lego building skill. Ages 5 years and up are invited to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Medford Library.

There is a critical shortage of temporary, safe homes for children of all ages in Jackson County. An informational meeting on Foster Parenting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at 925 Town Center Dr. in Medford. This meeting will give information on foster care, adoption, and the "Partners in Parenting" program. For more information, call 541-776-6120 x 264.

Foots Creek Chapel, 913 Foots Creek Rd. in Gold Hill is having Vacation Bible School August 10-14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Children ages 4 through 6th grace are welcome. For more information and to register, call the church at 541-582-2524.

Come root for your favorite mall security guard, Paul Blart, on Monday Family Film Night, Monday, August 10, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Large Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. This movie is rated PG. All free film showings are sponsored by the Friends of the Medford Library, who also provide refreshments.

The Medford Library Book Discussion Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Adams Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Medford Library. For more information, please contact Suz Harrison at 541-774-6415 or visit www.jcls.org.

Medford Library Book Chat meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Carpenter Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Medford Library. For more information and book titles, contact the Medford Branch Library at 541-774-8679 or visit www.jcls.org.

Wrap up summer reading and enjoy a snack while you watch a hero movie on Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. This action-packed comedy-adventure tells the story of a special bond that develops between a plus-sized inflatable robot and prodigy Hiro Hamada. (2014 PG).

The Ashland Macintosh Users' Group (AshMUG) meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Ashland Community Hospital Conference Room, 280 Maple St., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Come learn more about all your Apple devices, enjoy presentations on various Apple or Apple related software and hardware, and participate in a lively Q & A session on all things Apple.

Knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, spinners, weavers and all others who craft from yard (or want to learn) are invited on select Wednesday's, from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm, in the Medford Teen Library, 205 S. Central Ave to work on a project or learn a new skill. Needles and hooks will be loaned for the day, or you can bring your own. Dates for crafting are July 15 and August 12.

The Dinner of Hope is an annual fundraising dinner that is held to support Hope Ranch, a Rodeo Bible Camp that helps youth of the Rogue Valley to Honor God in everything they do, Overcome the low expectations of this generation, Persevere through life's difficulties, and Encourage one another and their communities.

Learn about the amazing sea life of the Oregon Coast with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us on Friday, August 14, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Come explore sea life using models and real specimens as fish, plant, and mammal life along the Oregon Beaches are discussed. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Medford Library.

The Chess Club meets on the third Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Medford Branch Teen Library, 205 S. Central Ave. All ages are welcome to drop in and test their skills. All levels of players are welcome. Family board games are also available to play in the Teen Library. For more information, call the Medford Teen Library at 541-774-8685.

Ashland Fire Station 1, 455 Siskiyou Blvd. in Ashland, is the location of a HeartSaver CPR class on Saturday, August 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training seeking a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, and/or other requirements. Cost is $35.

Is gaming your thing? Join the crowd during Teen Game Day from 12 noon - 3:30 pm on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Wii games, Xbox, board games, great food and fun included. All you need to bring is yourself. This free monthly event is sponsored by the Ashland Friends of the Public Library.

Origami sessions will be held on the third Sunday of every month, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Adults and children 5 years and up will learn the art of taking a two-dimensional piece of paper and turning it into a three-dimensional piece of art. No experience is needed. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1332 Mt. Pitt in Medford is hosting 4Proches in concert on Sunday, August 16, 6:00 pm. IF you love hymns, folk, gospel, and bluegrass music, you are going to love this concert.

Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center, 228 N. Holly St. in Medford has an open social event for the Visually Impaired Person on the third Friday of every month, from 10:00 am - noon. All visually impaired people and their caregivers are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, call Nancy Olson at 541-535-2884.

The Pacific Chapter of the Neuropathy Association is forming a Neuropathy Support Group in Medford. They will meet the 3rd Friday of the month, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Carpenter Room 1-2 of Rogue Valley Medical Center.

Toby Mac, along with Kutless and special guest Ryan Stevenson will be in concert at the Lithia Amphitheater, Sunday, August 23, 6:00 pm. VIP package tickets are $100 and include a Meet and Greet with TobyMac, Best seats available at the venue, VIP parking, VIP Laminate that makes for a great souvenir of your VIP experience & an exclusive VIP poster. One parking pass is given per order.

Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way in Medford, is hosting Dr. Daniel Chetti, from the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon, August 28, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and August 29, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Dr. Chetti will speak to his experiences living in the Muslim World. Three other speakers will discuss pathways to peace in the days to come.

A Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers will be offered at the Ashland Fire Station 1, 1455 Siskiyou Blvd. on Saturday, September 12, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. This course teaches critical concepts of high quality CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator, and relief from choking for victims of all ages. Cost is $55 and is first-come, first served.

Breath of Hope, a Friend/Fundraising Dinner to benefit Rachel's Vineyard Retreats for post-abortion recovery in Southern Oregon, will be held Monday, September 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Taprock Event Center, 940 SE 7th St. in Grants Pass. Special speaker will be Dr. Theresa Burke, author and founder of Rachel's Vineyard Retreats.

September 14 & 15 is a two day training for those who want to work in abortion recovery ministry or whose lives have been effected by abortion. Training will take place at Taprock Event Center in Grants Pass. Monday, September 14 is a professional and clergy day from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Tuesday is a community day from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

On September 19, Hearts With A Mission will host their 8th annual Homeless 2 Hopeful Benefit Auction at Belle Fiore in Ashland. Individual tickets or table sponsorships can be purchased at www.hearthswithamission.org. There will be heavy horsd'oeuvres, live auction and silent auction. All proceeds support the youth at the shelter.

Foundations for Recovery is having their Recovery Fair Family Fun & Music Festival at Harry & David Field on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. This event will include local agencies within our community that provide support & services for youth and families and local food vendors, local merchants and information regarding drug & alcohol education, treatment and prevention.